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HomeElections CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 5§ 6592 Election Official Circulator Restrictions

§ 6592 Election Official Circulator Restrictions

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§ 6592 Election Official Circulator Restrictions

Key Takeaways

  • •People who work at polling places can't collect signatures for petitions.
  • •No one can collect signatures within 100 feet of a polling place or voting booth.
  • •This rule helps keep voting areas clear and fair.

Example

Someone is standing near a polling place asking people to sign a petition.

If they are within 100 feet of the polling place, they are breaking the law. They need to move farther away.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 6592 Election Official Circulator Restrictions

An elections official or deputy elections official may not serve as a circulator and circulators may not obtain signatures within 100 feet of any election booth or polling place. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 790, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2000.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

elections officialdeputy elections officialcirculator100 feetelection boothpolling place

Related Statutes

  • § 12281 Polling Place Change Notice
  • § 12285 Mobilehome Polling Place Rules
  • § 12286 Precinct And Polling Setup
  • § 6383 Nomination Paper Circulation Limits
  • § 12282 Tax-Exempt Polling Place Use

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6592.
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